Match report

Manchester United Secures Narrow Victory Over FC Rostov in Europa League

Manchester United
Manchester United
1–0
FT
FC Rostov
FC Rostov
Mar 16, 2017

Manchester United narrowly edged out FC Rostov with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League match. Despite a tight contest, it was Mata's goal in the 70th minute that sealed the win for Manchester United. Key player substitutions and tactical shifts by both teams influenced the match's outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester United 1-0 FC Rostov
  • • Goal: Mata (70th minute, assist by Ibrahimović)
  • • Substitutions: Pogba (48'), Blind (64') for Manchester United
  • • Yellow Card: Bukharov (87') for FC Rostov

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 20 S. Romero (G)
  • 5 M. Rojo (D)
  • 12 C. Smalling (D)
  • 3 E. Bailly (D)
  • 25 A. Valencia (D)
  • 8 Mata (M)
  • 22 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 17 D. Blind (D)
  • 21 Ander Herrera (M)
  • 6 P. Pogba (M)
  • 9 Z. Ibrahimović (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. Fellaini
  • 4 P. Jones
  • 1 De Gea
  • 14 J. Lingard
  • 16 M. Carrick
  • 18 A. Young
  • 19 M. Rashford

FC Rostov

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 77 N. Medvedev (G)
  • 44 César Navas (D)
  • 30 F. Kudryashov (D)
  • 23 M. Mevlja (D)
  • 5 D. Terentjev (D)
  • 16 C. Noboa (M)
  • 28 A. Prepeliță (M)
  • 89 A. Erokhin (M)
  • 19 K. Bayramyan (M)
  • 20 S. Azmoun (F)
  • 7 D. Poloz (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Bukharov
  • 33 M. Dević
  • 8 I. Kireev
  • 97 E. Goshev

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    48' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Pogba · On: M. Fellaini
  2. FC Rostov
    62' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: A. Bukharov
  3. Manchester United
    64' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Blind · On: Phil Jones
  4. Manchester United
    70' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Mata · Assist: Z. Ibrahimović
  5. FC Rostov
    79' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Prepeliță · On: M. Dević
  6. FC Rostov
    82' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Bayramyan · On: I. Kireev
  7. FC Rostov
    87' FC Rostov Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bukharov

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United FC Rostov
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 86% 71%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 6
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 728 337
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 628 238
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of Fellaini for Pogba in the 48th minute provided Manchester United with more defensive stability and a stronger presence in midfield.
  • ▸ Mata's goal in the 70th minute, assisted by Ibrahimović, shifted the momentum decisively in favor of Manchester United, securing the win in the UEFA Europa League.